Vt. Democrats hold rally in St. Albans

Supporters, candidates push toward Nov. 6

Democratic candidates and supporters rallied at the Franklin County Democratic Headquarters on Main Street in St. Albans on Friday afternoon. They encouraged the public to help them canvass and campaign in the final stretch before Election Day.

Locals running for office said rallying with candidates on the top of the ticket, including Gov. Peter Shumlin and Rep. Peter Welch, sends a message to the public.

"It really says a lot about how our local candidates for office are really connected to our Democratic party and the leadership we have and that they really care about our community," said Franklin County Democratic Chairman Mike McCarthy, of Saint Albans, who is running for state representative. "You know, sometimes the further reaches outside of Burlington get forgotten and it's really nice for them to pay special attention to St. Albans."

Democrats running for Senate seats, state representatives and high bailiff are on all on the county ballot.

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